Immerse yourself in the rich, resonant sounds of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra with their captivating album, "The Essential Malmö Symphony Orchestra." Released on July 7, 2025, under the Naxos Special Projects label, this collection showcases the orchestra's mastery of classical music, spanning a diverse range of compositions that highlight their virtuosity and depth.
The album features a meticulously curated selection of pieces, including the dramatic "I Dovregubbens hall (In the Hall of the Mountain King)" and the serene "Romance in F Major, Op. 36, R. 195." Each track is a testament to the orchestra's ability to bring out the nuances and emotional depth of the music, from the lively "Danse macabre, Op. 40, R. 171" to the soothing "No. 15, Prelude. Morning Mood."
With a duration of 2 hours and 8 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive journey through the orchestra's repertoire, showcasing their versatility and technical prowess. The Malmö Symphony Orchestra's performance is nothing short of breathtaking, making this album a must-listen for any classical music enthusiast. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the world of orchestral music, this collection promises to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
I Dovregubbens hall (In the Hall of the Mountain King) [Chorus, Troll Maiden, Troll Witches, Mountain King]Edvard Grieg, Hans Jacob Sand, Unni Løvlid, Kirsten Bråten Berg, Lena Willemark, Erik Hivju, Malmo Chamber Choir, Lund Kulturskolan Boys and Girls Chorus, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
Romance in F Major, Op. 36, R. 195 (Version for Cello & Orchestra)Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
II. ChansonVincent d'Indy, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Darrell Ang
OvertureDmitry Kabalevsky, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Darrell Ang
No. 2, Det forste mode (The First Meeting) [Version for Orchestra]Edvard Grieg, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
Danse macabre, Op. 40, R. 171Camille Saint-Saëns, Marika Fältskogh, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
II. VivacissimoWilhelm Stenhammar, Niklas Sivelov, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Mario Venzago
III. The Housatonic at Stockbridge (Version 1, ed. J.B. Sinclair)Charles Ives, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, James Sinclair
III. Molto allegroCamille Saint-Saëns, Romain Descharmes, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
No. 1, Sarabande (for the King of Navarre)Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
III. Notturno (Nocturne)Edvard Grieg, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
IV. PrestissimoCamille Saint-Saëns, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
IntermezzoFranz Schmidt, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Vassily Sinaisky
III. Rainergasse 11, ViennaEinojuhani Rautavaara, Simone Lamsma, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Robert Trevino
Anitras dans (Anitra's Dance)Edvard Grieg, Knut Stiklestad, Yngve Andre Soberg, Hans Jacob Sand, Itziar Martinez Galdos, Isa Gericke, Malmo Chamber Choir, Lund Kulturskolan Boys and Girls Chorus, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
IV. RomanceCamille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Schwabe, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
III. Allegro moderatoJohan Halvorsen, Henning Kraggerud, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
I. Allegro quasi prestoDmitry Kabalevsky, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Darrell Ang
IV. Solveigs sang (Solveig's Song)Edvard Grieg, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Bjarte Engeset
II. Andante sostenuto, quasi adagioCamille Saint-Saëns, Romain Descharmes, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Marc Soustrot
IV. Allegro vivace (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Robert Trevino
OvertureRichard Wagner, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Lawrence Renes
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